Division of a Manufacturing and Services Group based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, has an opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to undertake responsibility for the day to day financial management of the organisation. What will the Finance Manager opportunity involve? Reporting to the Managing Director the key responsibilities of the role will include: Preparation of monthly accounts including balance sheet reconciliations to incorporating stock, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments Preparation of annual financial statements and all statutory returns including VAT; Support the annual budgeting process working with key stakeholders to understand financial costs and performance through monthly reforecasting; Work closely with the Managing Director through the provision of effective and meaningful analysis on performance and costs to enable strategic business decision making; Manage and support Finance team in their daily duties and perform appraisals ensuring continual development; Establish a training programme for new employees; Review of existing business tool applications implementing effective improvements to streamline reporting within Finance. Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy: Applicants for the position will ideally hold a full accountancy qualification with a proven track record of successfully undertaking the financial management of an SME; Strong communication skills will be essential to undertak...